Fathers of the Church (CatholicCulture): A complete set of
documents from the Fathers of the Church: saintly writers of the
early centuries whom the Church recognizes as her special witnesses
of the faith.

The Father William Most Collection: an internationally-acclaimed
theologian and Scripture scholar. Browse the complete works. View the
complete list of titles of more than 230 theological works and select
any work for reading or download.

"Sensus Fidei in the Life of the Church" by International
Theological Commission: Explores the relationship between the sense of
the faithful and the guidance of the teaching Magisterium.…"is a vital
resource for the new evangelization."

Jubilee Year of Mercy – Merciful like the Father: Pontifical
Council for Promoting New Evangelization. Pope Francis proclaimed, "This
Holy Year of Mercy will commence on the Solemnity of the Immaculate
Conception, December 8, 2015, and will conclude on Sunday, 20 November 2016,
the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe and living face
of the Father's mercy." Check out this official web site for news,
information, calendar of events and prayers.

Featuring articles, homilies, messages
and pastoral resources for celebrating the Extraordinary Jubilee
Year of Mercy.

Year of Mercy Resources – The Federation of Diocesan Liturgical
Commissions: Includes Introduction to Year of Mercy, Holy Door,
Liturgy Preparation Aid for the Seasons of Advent and Christmas,
Official Rites for the Opening of the Holy Door and the Closing of
the Jubilee Year of Mercy, Advent/Christmas Prep Aid.

"Whether mercy can be attributed to God?", St. Thomas Aquinas,
(Summa Theologica, First Part, Question 21, Article 3): I
answer that, Mercy is especially to be attributed to God, as
seen in its effect, but not as an affection of passion. In proof of
which it must be considered that a person is said to be merciful [misericors],
as being, so to speak, sorrowful at heart [miserum cor];
being affected with sorrow at the misery of another as though it
were his own.

The Art of Dying Well – Catholic Church in England and Wales:
offers a helping hand to those grappling with issues surrounding
death and dying. Based in the Catholic tradition but open to all, it
features real-life stories about the highs and lows of dealing with
the final journey.

Arnewood School's Religious Studies Online: The traditional
Christian views on the status of animals is that humans are 'made in
God's image', very different from other animals. We're special, and
we have been given 'dominion' over nature.…However, many Christians
disagree.…

Pontifical Academy of Science: Comprises six major areas:
Fundamental science; Science and technology of global problems;
Science for the problems of the developing world; Scientific policy;
Bioethics; Epistemology.

Economic Considerations in the Removal of Life Support: "Is it ever
legitimate to remove or withhold life-sustaining procedures from a
patient in order to save excessive expenses to persons other than that
patient (e.g., the patient's family, the community)?" Bioethics question
answered by Christian Brugger, fellow of the Culture of Life Foundation.

Catechetical Sunday 2015 – September 20th.Theme is
"Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person." Catechetical
Sunday is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the role that each
person plays, by virtue of Baptism, in handing on the faith and
being a witness to the Gospel.

ChristLife:
An
apostolate
of the
Archdiocese
of Baltimore
supported by
Archbishop
Lori in
response to
the Church's
call to a
new
evangelization.

"The
Essential
Elements of
Evangelization
Today":
the
Episcopal
Commission
for Doctrine
of the
Canadian
Conference
of Catholic
Bishops (CCCB).…for
"all
Catholics
who desire
to
understand
better and
respond more
zealously to
their call
to
evangelize
the modern
world."

GoodConfession: an outreach of CatholicsComeHome.
Easy-to-use resources to help you learn about the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, understand how to go to Confession, and, most
importantly, learn how practically to live out the priest's words in
the confessional to "go and sin no more."

Rediscovering
the
Faith
(USCCB).
Resources
to help
you
rediscover
the
faith
and
answer
questions
about
the
Church
and
Church
teachings.
Includes
Prayer
in the
Life of
the
Church,
The
Sacraments,
Church
Teaching.

Sacramental
Catechesis:
An
Online
Resource
for
Dioceses
and
Eparchies.
The
USCCB's
Committee
on
Evangelization
and
Catechesis
has
published
a
38-page
document
on
Catechesis
on the
Sacraments.

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone’s address to the Catholic
High School Teachers Convocation - "Knowledge, Virtue, and
Holiness," February 6, 2015. "Catholic schools exist to help young
people attain holiness in their lives, that is, to become saints."

Saints’ Books: Writings from recognized saints from the Catholic
Church, and from Blessed, Venerable and respected men and women
recognized for their holiness and by the spiritual benefits of their
writings and speech. Also contains
Saint’s Quotes and
Saints’ Prayers.

Roman Catholic Saints and Heroes: "In reading the lives of the
saints, we see that the saints each reflect, in a unique way, a special
facet or virtue of God Himself. Learning about Catholic saints and their
lives can inspire us to reach the summit of perfection that God wills
for each of us."

Way of the Cross (Vatican Office for the Liturgical
Celebrations): a devotion which recalls with mindful
affection the last stage of the journey that Jesus walked in his
earthly life. Includes multi-language translations of the annual
Meditations going back to 2000. Also, has videos, booklets and
addresses.

Way of the Cross 2015 by H.E. Msgr. Renato Corti. Available in
Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish.

Pontifical
Council for
Social
Communications:
Vatican web site
for "all those
who work in
journalism,
radio,
television,
films and the
whole system of
informatics, who
listen honestly
to the voice of
their conscience
and sincerely
aspire to
further the
progress of
their art."

"Forgiveness: the Keystone of Human Values" by Fr. Brian Cavanaugh, TOR.
Forgiveness can be "one way to reduce conflict and hostility, as well as to
promote understanding and respect…to diminish unresolved hurt and pain that
burdens many…" Forgiveness is a choice, a decision, an act of bravery
requiring courage; it is hard work.

"Forgiveness: Part of Healing"
by Elaine Walton ("Marriage and
Families," April 2001): "We can say, "I forgive," but still question if we
have truly forgiven. We may not be able to decide if forgiveness is
important or valuable.…"

Year of
Faith: 2012 -
2013 (USCCB).
"An
opportunity
for
Catholics to
experience a
conversion –
to turn back
to Jesus and
enter into a
deeper
relationship
with him."
Right column
includes
Resources
for all
Catholics,
Dioceses &
Parishes |
Year of
Faith
Prayers |
Important
Documents

Year of
Faith
Programs
(Diocese of
Harrisburg,
PA).
Includes
Parish Goals
and
Resources,
Liturgy,
Music and
Prayer
Resources,
and Faith
Topics.

Year of
Faith (Archdiocese
of
Milwaukee):
This sacred
time will
provide
Catholics
locally and
throughout
the world a
precious
opportunity
to
celebrate,
deepen and
share the
spiritual
richness of
their
Catholic
faith.

The Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences (Vatican): Aims to promote
the study and progress of the social sciences, primarily economics,
sociology, law and political science, thus offering the Church those
elements which she can use in the development of her social doctrine,
and reflecting on the application of that doctrine in contemporary
society.

Catholic Social Teaching – U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB):
Includes documents, resources, tools and teachings.

"Care for God’s Creation" – CST 101: the first of a
seven-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, designed to be an
introduction to this body of thought with notable Catholics
reflecting on each of the teachings.…The video series is
co-sponsored by Catholic Relief Services (CRS) and the
Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development of the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). All videos will be
posted on CRS’ YouTube channel.

Laudato Si’: on the Care of Our Common Home
(Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace). Marking the first
anniversary of Pope Francis’s eco-encyclical on the
environment…dedicated to Laudato Si' and efforts around
the world to put its teaching into practice.

Business Insights from Laudato Si' by Dr. Carolyn Woo,
CEO and President, Catholic Relief Services and former dean,
Mendoza College of Business, University of Notre Dame. "Business
must focus on the creative elements of technology, but always
linked to humility and service."

"Pope Francis, the Encyclical Laudato Si, Ethics, and
Existential Risk" by Brian Patrick Green, Institute for
Ethics and Emerging Technologies. The encyclical, on the
environment and humanity's relationship with the natural world,
is worth exploring for those interested in global catastrophic
and existential risks (GCE-risks) because the particular
environmental problems the Pope discusses are placed in the
general context of the many GCE-risks that humanity faces.

Catholic Church Teaching on Environmental Stewardship
– Find resources
on the topic and read what the U.S. bishops and previous popes have
written about our environment (Environment/Environmental Justice
Program – USCCB). Contains resources for Liturgy, Preaching, for
Taking Action, and Environmental Quotes.

Forming Consciences For Faithful Citizenship (USCCB) -
updated: "We
need to participate for the common good. Sometimes we hear: a good
Catholic is not interested in politics. This is not true: good
Catholics immerse themselves in politics by offering the best of
themselves so that the leader can govern." - Pope Francis, 9/16/13.
Download PDF.

Frequently Asked Questions: The California Catholic Conference
is promoting an updated set of FAQs in tandem with the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops, which advises Catholics on
how to participate faithfully in civic life, from forming their
consciences to choosing pragmatically between political candidates.

Campuses & Young Adults: In this section, you'll find activities and
resources for college students and young adults to learn and reflect on
Church teaching about Catholic participation in public life.

The Manhattan Declaration:
Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians united to defend the sanctity of
human life, the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife,
and the rights of conscience and religious liberty.

"Being Catholic Today": Pastoral Letter, May 24, 2015, by
Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archdiocese of Washington, DC. A
Pastoral Letter to the Clergy, Religious and Laity of the
Archdiocese of Washington and All Who Read this Letter on "why
it is so crucial that we reassert and strengthen our Catholic
identity, and that our freedom to do so be respected in society
and in law."

Synod of Bishops on the Family and Evangelization – Oct. 4 to 25,
2015: provides a brief overview of the Synod of Bishops and the two
upcoming Synods of Bishops on the family and evangelization. It is meant
to aid the Catholic faithful in preparing for these important events in
the life of the Church.

Synod of Bishops on the Family – final Relatio: "The
Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and in the
Contemporary World." The text of the final Relatio of the
Synod of Bishops presented to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, at the
close of the 14th ordinary general assembly (4th - 25th October
2015).

Catholic Church Teaching On Marriage (USCCB): Includes Documents and
Statements of the USCCB, Catechism of the Catholic Church, II Vatican
Council, Popes, Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pontifical
Council for the Family, Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian
Unity, and Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church.

"Gender theory"|"Gender ideology" – Select Teaching Resources:
Marriage Unique for a Reason, an initiative of the United States
Conference of Catholic Bishops, has published a seven-page summary of
Catholic teaching on gender theory and gender ideology. Intended to be
"helpful for educational purposes in the pastoral and public policy
context," includes quotations from Pope Francis, Pope Benedict XVI, St. John
Paul II, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and documents of the
Roman Curia and US bishops.

"Saying I Do: What Happens at a Catholic Wedding," USCCB). The
video includes a brief overview of the sacrament of marriage and an
explanation of the three forms of the Rite of Marriage. It answers
basic questions such as when and where Catholic weddings can be held
and how non-Catholic clergy can participate in the ceremony.

Pastoral Letter "The Language of Love" by Most Reverend James D.
Conley, STL, Bishop of Lincoln, Nebraska, March 25, 2014. On the
sacrificial nature of love and on the destructive nature of
contraception.

Family and Media: Center
of Study for the Relationship Between the Family & Mass-Media. Educational
resources for marriage & family.

Family Research Council: to advance faith, family and freedom in
public policy and the culture from a Christian world view.

"Why Courtship is Fundamentally Flawed" by Thomas Umstattd Jr.
"Each year I waited for courtship to start working and for my
homeschool friends to start getting married. It never happened. Most
of them are still single. Some have grown bitter and jaded. Then
couples who did get married through courtship started getting
divorced. I’m talking the kind of couples who first kissed at their
wedding were filing for divorce."

The Family Life Center: Defending the faith, family life, &
fatherhood throughout the world…in response to Pope John Paul II’s
exhortation that the future of the world & the Church passes through
the family. The Family Life Center seeks to renew society by
renewing strong, moral families.

Christian Fatherhood (FamilyLifeCenter.net): resources to
help dads be the best husbands and fathers they can be.

"Bought with a Price" Pastoral Letter: "Every Man’s Duty to Protect
Himself and His Family from a Pornographic Culture" (March 19,
2014) by Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington, VA. Bishop Loverde said, "In my fifty years as a
priest, I have seen the evil of pornography spread like a plague
throughout our culture. As part of my responsibility to lead all the
people in the Diocese of Arlington to the vision of God, I find it
necessary now to address the tremendous moral, social, and spiritual
dangers of pornography." Read online or
download PDF.

"The New Celibacy: How Porn May Be Destroying the Impetus for Sex"
by Mary Rezac, Jan. 3, 2016 - EWTN News/CNA. "For many individuals,
the more porn they consume, the more likely it is that they can end
up preferring the fantasy to reality, they can end up preferring the
pixels to a person, and that's really messing up relationships, as
you can imagine," said Clay Olsen, co-founder of the internet
movement "Fight the New Drug".

Fight the New Drug: Our mission is to raise awareness on the
harmful effects of pornography through creative mediums. Check out
the
Get the Facts tab for articles on how porn harms the Brain, the
Heart and the World.

Help for Men and Women Struggling with Pornography Use or Addiction
(For Your Marriage). Information about ministries, support groups,
and resources for men and women who are looking for support to
overcome pornography use and addiction, parents who want to help
their children avoid pornography, filtering services to block
pornography on Internet-enabled devices, a list of recommended
books, and more.

The Porn
Effect: founded by Matt Fradd is dedicated to helping men and
women break free from the vice of pornography.

RECLAiM
Sexual
Health
offers an
anonymous,
science-based,
Catholic
online
program, and
provides
resources
for those
who desire
to reclaim
God's plan
for their
lives, and
the lives of
loved ones
impacted by
pornography
or other
unhealthy
sexual
behaviors.

Porn-free.org: helps people discover
the truth about pornography and "sexual" addictions.

"Your Vocation is Not About You" by Benjamin Mann - July 3, 2014.
"The purpose of life is the unitive devotional service of God, which
includes the love of our neighbor (in whom God dwells). This is the real
purpose of any vocation."

"From the Diakonia of Christ to the Diakonia of the Apostles"
International Theological Commission (2002). "Among these riches of the
Church are found the diaconate ministry, to which the texts of the New
Testament bear witness, and which has rendered important services in the
life of Christian communities, above all in the time of the ancient
Church.…

An Approach to Good Choices - Ignatian Spirituality. The
Ignatian approach to good choices emphasizes freedom. Making a free
decision means that we set aside our own preferences and
preconceptions and strive to be free of social pressures and
psychological strains. We carefully examine our motives and desires.
This isn't easy. Much of the prayer and reflection in Ignatian
decision making has to do with achieving the detachment necessary to
choose freely.

The Seven Deadly Sins of Social Media: "Social networks do best when
they tap into one of the seven deadly sins. Facebook is ego. Zynga is
sloth. LinkedIn is greed." ~ Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn
(2011).

Teaching the Faith: A resource from the Fellowship of Catholic
Scholars to assist clergy in preparing homilies on doctrinal topics
and themes in Catholic prayer and spirituality.

Homilies, Written or Not: July 01, 2014 (Zenit.org) Father
Edward McNamara, LC, "…homilies should always be well prepared,…Homilies should always be
preached from the heart, but not necessarily preached by heart. A
read homily may also be from the heart."

The Words of Sacred Admonition by St. Francis of Assisi.
Translated from the Critical Latin Edition, edited by Fr.
Kajetan Esser, O.F.M. "Of all the writings of St. Francis,
The Admonitions contain the most stirring and enduring words
of his legacy and are a monument to his profound wisdom of
spiritual realization."

Francis and Clare of Assisi: Early Documents. Research tool of
the foundational documents of the Franciscan tradition.…Texts are
also searchable: readers can pursue any idea and/or theme as they
are represented by specific words or phrases.…all quotations and
allusions to Scripture are hyperlinked – which means the reader can
see the larger context of the sacred page for each of these
citations.

Conference of Major Superiors of Men (CMSM): Serves the
leadership of the Catholic orders and congregations of the more than
17,000 vowed religious priests and brothers of the United States,
ten percent of whom are foreign missionaries.